Hippolytus had to lose everything before he could let go of his envy. I pray that does not happen with any of our husbands. But a husband can lose everything - his wife, his family, all that really matters. (Homily for August 31, 2014)

San Hipolito tenia que perder todo antes de soltar su envidia. Rezo que eso no sucede con alguno de nuestros esposos. Pero un esposo puede perder todo - su senora, su familia, todo lo que importa.  (31 de agosoto de 2014)

Jesús escoge hombres con debilidades, a veces debilidades vergonzosas. Uno de mis favoritos es un hombre llamado Calisto. Nacido en una familia de esclavos, su dueño le dio puestos de responsabilidad y por ser franco, hizo unos errores grandes. Pero en el año 218, cuando necesitaban un nuevo papa, escogieron a Calisto.  La idea de un esclavo liberado como papa no fue agradable a todos.  (Homilia para el 24 de agosto de 2014)

Envy demands. Envy gets hurt. Envy insists on its "rights." This beautiful woman did none of that. Instead she had a holy jealousy. She wanted something for her daughter. She overlooked the apparent insult and responded with good humor. Jesus must have smiled. "O, woman, great is your faith!" And he did heal her daughter. (Women often re-write the script for us men, but that's a whole other homily.)

Envidia exige. Envidia toma ofensa. Envidia insiste en sus "derechos." Esa mujer linda no lo hizo. En cambio tenia celos santos. Querria algo para su hija. No se fijo en el insulto, pero respondio con buen humor. Jesus debe haber sonreido. "O, mujer, que grande es tu fe!" Y sano a su hija.

This new homily series has a vital theme: Finding Your Place. It's about discovering God's plan and achieving peace in your heart. It will help in overcoming envy - to be grateful for what you have rather than thinking about the things others have. It will help a person realize their full potential. So the question before us is...
(19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 10, 2014)

Esta serie nueva tiene un tema vital: Como encontrar tu lugar. Es sobre como descubrir el plan de Dios y encontrar paz en el corazon. Ayudara en superar envidia - estar agradecido por lo que tengo en vez de andar pensando en las cosas que otros tienen. Ayudara en realizar su potencialidad plena. Entonces la pregunta es...
(XIX Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario - 10 de agosto de 2014)

Overt the years parishioners have talked about reconfiguration inside St. Mary of the Valley Church.  Now in my sixth year as your pastor, I have heard much of this discussion.  Two needs specifically stand out: an adequate "quiet room" for parents with small children and better seating for elderly and others with special needs.

"Sky Valley Pity Party, hosted by Father Bloom, bring the whole family! I realize of course that these thoughts are futile, even foolish - especially when I compare myself with others who have so much less than I do. But the problem is..." (Homily for Aug 3, 2014)